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Dell 24″ or Apple 23″ – that’s the dilemma
I’ve seen a few reviews of screens recently hinting towards the Dell Ultrasharp 2405FPW 24″ widescreen being better than the Apple 23″ – can anyone shed any light on this.
I’m looking for some real estate (I believe that’s what you call it) to go with a G5 2Ghz dual for FCP editing. Can anyone advise me as in the UK the Dell’s way cheaper…
Apple cheapest deal I’ve been able to find so far is
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I decided to buy Dell because of the price, quality, size and optional inputs. I have Apple 23″ display at work but Dell looks the same and has PIP, component inputs, composite and card reader on the side of the panel. It does not look like PC at all and only thing to remind you that it is Dell is a logo on the bottom of the screen.
I highly recommend it.Mariusz
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Depends on whether you are using this as a computer display or for video. A number of comments I’ve seen lately about the Dell as an HD monitor were negative. Poor color consistency at off-angle viewing. Also remember that the Apple has pass-through USB and Firewire, which the Dell doesn’t. You might also look at the HP models.
Sincerely,
OliverOliver Peters
Post-Production & Interactive Media
Orlando, FL
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Dear Oliver and Mariusz,
thanks v. much for your advice – I’m basically split between photoshop and FCP editing – so think the Dell offers better value, but what did you mean by display or video? It’s basically for me at home, not for displaying stuff professionally, merely sharing stuff with friends and editing as per usual.
Many thanks for all the advice?
Shafik
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He means it’s a crappy TV.
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[shabba] “…but what did you mean by display or video? It’s basically for me at home, not for displaying stuff professionally….”
Sounds like the Dell should be OK. By display, I mean that the Dell/Apple would be used as your computer monitor. By video, I mean that many people are using various LCDs to display HD video from the output of a Kona2 or Decklink card. By using an HD-SDI to DVI (or VGA) convertor, these screens can be used for video display instead of a CRT-based broadcast monitor.
Sincerely,
OliverOliver Peters
Post-Production & Interactive Media
Orlando, FL
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After a month of research I bought the Dell. Why? From the many people I spoke to I heard good things about both, and that both were good to use as HD monitors (with the addition of other hardware) as they both produce a good image.
Here’s what sold me on it. It has DVI in/VGA in/Composite video in/S Video in/Component in/2 USB ports/Flash media reader built in…and cost $1000….$300 less than the Apple.
It’s great…I have lots of landscape…and when the money comes in, I will get another. If you are just going to use it as a computer monitor, then definately get it over the Apple as cost alone makes it worth it. The image quality also makes it worth it.
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thanks again – looks like it’ll be the Dell then on value alone, will square it with the boss (the wife that is) and place my order!
;o)
all the best
Shafik
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oh – one quick question, being of a simple mind and all that… does the Dell come with all the right connecting cables for a G5 Dual 2Ghz machine? My assumption is that it does but I wasn’t sure if it needs a separate power cable/video adaptor etc.
also will the G5 recognise it no probs or do you have to download software etc…
thanks again for your top tips
;o)
Shafik
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It comes with all the right connectors.
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